-NAIAD ·1979 - Lake-Sumter Community College

-NAIAD
·1979

Library
Lake-Sumter Commun·ty Co:lege
Leesburg, Ftc11da 32748

THE 1979 NAIAD
Lake-Sumter
Community College
Leesburg, Florida 32748

Contents
Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SportsJ ....................... 36
Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Expressions .................. 13 2
Advertising .................. 152

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Lou Ann Figgins, "! found it!" Sandy Persons shows her pearly whites.
This must be a very difficult problem.

Last minute review.
In our isolation we pause momentarily
to experience the gentler side of life.
A glance, a touch, a smile
Helps the light burn brighter
and eases the burden of our studies.
"You better not have film in that camera! "
Left: Sheri Humphrey.
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6/Theme
Don McLaurin entertains.
Theater people, Buffy and Sandy.
Straying from the path we find ourselves
in the midst of activities that will
better prepare us for life outside this institution.
Not only are we developing our minds
but we are creating our own space in society.
It's peaceful under the trees.
Bobby Blake keeps his eyes on the wild and crazy Kevin Anderson.

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arrheme
Brian and the band perform. " This isn't hard!"
The media center offers modern learning techniques.

Di versity
" Hmmmmm . .. "
We are thrown together as one unit. We study and strive
together yet we are alone. Our search for education
may be the same but our paths are oh so different.
" I don't understand."
Theme/9

"I've seen him somewhere ... " Jenny Fairchild- camera shy.
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When the mind grows tired, but the body
is restless we seek an outlet for our energy.
Physical recreation abounds in many forms and relieves our stress
Some of us must find ways to support our search.
Hours between classes find us members of the labor force.
" I'll never get this! "
Dedication and concentration at work. "This looks interesting."
Theme/11

Staff members Dolores Dodson, Gloria Walker and Doris Walter.
Lamar Sharp, math instructor, takes time to help Robin Winn. A sample of Lake-Sumter's beautiful landscaping.
12rfheme

In our never-ending search for knowledge
We follow our own light
Down a path that is clear to ourselves
Each arriving at his own end. ......_
"What am I going to do with these papers?"
"Coming in for a swim?"
Seconds of silent study.
Theme/13

Registration
Spring term at Lake-Sumter had
the highest registration of students
for any term in college history. A total
of 1 ,952 students enrolled. While this
number is the highest, the college's
fulltime equivalency enrollment of
523 was not the highest, indicating
that Lake-Sumter is following a state
and national trend of more students
attending on a part-time basis. Also,
50 students 62 years of age and older
took advantage of a new college policy
permitting these persons to enroll
in credit courses tuition free on a
space available basis.
16/Activities
Students receive parking stickers.
Sandra receives activity card.
Students registering.

Joe Knowles shares his political views with Debbie Manes.
Everett Kelly seeks student support.
Political
Forum
Over 30 state and local political
candidates spoke at a Forum in the
Fine Arts Center. The Forum was
sponsored by Student Government
Association and aided by Jerry Smith,
sponsor of the Young Democrats.
Thomas Windram greets Jennifer Fairchild.
Happenings/17

Fall and
Spring Picnics
Students and their families were
joined by L-SCC staff at the annual
Fall and Spring Picnics. Plenty of
exercise, fresh air, and good food
added up to fun for all.
18/Happenings
I thought the eggs were supposed to be hard boiled.
Carol Wall and Debbie Manes play raquetball.

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Bill Rowan tries to catch an egg. Anticipation!
All right guys, go out for a pass. Will that ball ever come?
Happenings/19

Health Fair
Students, faculty and staff participated
in the Sixth Annual Health
Fair. This event was sponsored by the
Student Services Department and
featured a variety of tests and information
on health care. A panel of area
doctors was on campus for a question
and answer session.
Some of the tests offered were:
Blood pressure, anemia, pap, sickle
cell, hearing, diabetes, and cholesterol.
Films on natural child birth and
breast self-examinations were provided
and booths with information
on birth control, communicable diseases
and health abuses were set up.
These services are made available to
all students and personnel free of
charge.
Jack Redding participates in an eye examination.
Michelle Hopperton has blood pressure taken.
20/Happenings
Ray Lowery receives a TB skin test.
Student has blood pressure taken prior to donating blood.

Student giving blood.
Dr. Clifton Bridges and Dr. Engelhard participate in question and answer
period.
Dr. George Engelhard answers a student.
Sharon Hawkins checks temperature.
Happenings/21

SGA Election
Nine freshmen and five sophomores
were elected to the Senate Fall
term. Those elected were: Sophomores,
Merry Caldwell, Terri Emerson,
Ronald Rednour, Kathryn Sheppard,
Carol Wall; freshmen; Marva
Batt, Beth Bechard, Barbara Burke,
Dianna Byars, Diane Darr, Louis
Hatcher, Debbie Manning, Sandra
Rutig, Robin Winn. SGA's Fall Term
officers were: Karen Jones, president;
Sherry Bonner, first vice president;
Cynthia Ayris, second vice president;
Debbie Manes, secretary.
22/Happenings
Deciding who to vote for.

Happenings/23

Miss
Lake-Sumter
Pageant
For the thirteenth consecutive year
Lake-Sumter's beauties came forth to
be recognized in the Miss Lake­
Sumter Beauty Pageant. Attired as a
frog and singing "Being green," Terri
Hendrick of Umatilla was crowned
the new Miss Lake-Sumter. Fortunately,
Miss Hendrick in no way resembles
a frog ; blonde and slim with
an affable personality, Terri is an
asset to the college.
Beth Bechard of Leesburg was the
first runner-up, Debbie Manning of
Clermont was second runner-up, and
the Miss Congeniality Award wellsuited
Sheri Humphrey of Leesburg.
24/Happenings
Terri performs "Being Green."

Candidates
Seated: Dianna Byars. Standing, I. to r.: Tanya Schamel, Beth Bechard.
Seated, I. to r.: Terri Hendrick, Dianne Warthen.
Seated: Geneva Harris, Patricia Boston. Standing, I. to r. : Mary Willard,
Sheri Humphrey.
L. tor.: Garnette Shurley, Debbie Manning.
Not Pictured: Kellie Adkins
Happenings/25

Christmas Ball
The SGA Christmas Ball took place
on the evening of Dec. 8. Held at the
Leesburg Community Center it was a
formal dance. The most important
event of the evening was the crowning
of the queen and attendant. The
queen was Sherry Bonner and the attendant
was Lea Asbell. The ball
brings fall activities to a close.
26/Happenings
Sherry Bonner and Elbon Kilpatrick.
Sherry Bonner and Lea Asbell.
Lea Asbell and Carl Williams.

Candidates for queen of the Christmas Ball were: Garnette Shurley, Carol Wall, Sherry Bonner, Karen Jones, Terri Emerson.
Candidates for attendant of the Christmas Ball were: Marva Batt, Karen Doerr, Lea Asbell, Sheri Humphrey, Robin Winn.
Happenings/27

Lyceum Series
The Lake-Sumter Lyceum Committee
proudly presented an outstanding
calendar of events for the school year.
Starting off the series with a bang was
America's number one crusading attorney,
Ralph Nader. Nader raised
eyebrows with his discussions ranging
from the Ford Motor Co. to the
Washington bureaucracy. Mac
Frampton played jazz, rock, and classical
music. The Danish Gym Team
combined skill and beauty in their
ballet approach to gymnastics.
Flamenco Ole: dark eyed senoritas
and dashing senors appeared, and
swept the audience to a foreign land.
Four artists created the ultimate in
Flamenco and classical guitar and
dance. "First encounters with a brilliant
mind" ensued when the world's
leading expert on UFO's, Dr. J. Allen
Hynek spoke. The National Shakespeare
Company presented William
Shakespeare's Hamlet. Ballet Folk offered
a fine selection of classical, contemporary,
and dramatic ballets.
28/Happenings
Mac Frampton
Ralph Nader
Danish Gym Team

Flamenco Ole dancer Dr. J. Allen Hynek
William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" Ballet Folk
Happenings/29

Florida
Community
College Week
SGA sponsored a coffee for faculty,
staff, and students in the College
Union Monday, January 22, opening
the observance of Florida Community
College Week on campus. A
luncheon for special friends of the
college was held on January 24 .
30/Happenings

Happenings/31

Country
Western Week
Country Western Week was held in
February and opened with the judging
of a beard contest. Students and
staff dressed in country attire and enjoyed
the Wildwood High School
Square Dancers. A hog calling contest
was held Friday with the Peyton
Brothers adding Blue Grass music.
The week came to a close with a
Peyton Brothers' concert in the Fine
Arts Auditorium Friday night.
32/Happenings
Swing your partner round and round.
Peyton Brothers entertain with Blue Grass ffiU$iC.
Spectators.

Contestants of beard contest being judged.
Judges making final decision. Margaret calling her hogs. Dale calls by telephone.
33/Happenings

Talent Show
Lake-Sumter's annual Talent Show
was held in October in the Fine Arts
Auditorium. Talents ranged from
playing the drums to skits. It was a
full night of entertainment with Jennifer
Ti ten and Jerry Smith as emcees.
Sheri Humphrey is a talented singer.
34/Happenings
A mysterious drummer. Lorna Mann sings.

Sports

In tram urals
Gary Garman reminds the referee where the
ball belongs.
Flag Football Runners-up. Kneeling: Rusty Young, Phil Colson, Leonard Tweetan, John Rhile, Scott
Jones. Standing: Lee Wolfe, Vern Clark, Tim Sennett.
38/Sports
Flag Football Champions. Kneeling: Victor Smith, Kevin Benton, Vernon Hutto, John Milsap.
Standing: Mike Chapman, John Reeves, Jake Hill, Charles Cooper, Zeke Williams.
Someone grab that ball.

Powderpuff winners, Susan's Stampers. Bottom: Nancy Ruppert, Lisa
Walker, Kim Wright. Middle: Coach jimmy Cook, Renee Piner, Tandy
Bailey. Top: Susan Coleman.
Punt, Pass and Kick, a new event. Lisa Walker, participant.
Women's powderpuff action.
After the game.
Girls, you're not listening!
Sports/39

Flying high.
Runners-up for Men's Basketball. Front: Joe Jefferson, Victor Smith, Kevin Benton. Back: Rupert
Deleveaux, Elbon Kilpatrick, Zeke Williams.
40/Sports
Men's Basketball Champions, The Nod Squad. Front: Harold Williams, John Milsap, Jake Hill ,
Antonio Turner. Back: Wendell Price, Eric Easley, Gary Garman.
Here comes Mike.

For Women's Basketball the number one team was
comprised of Susan Coleman, Lisa Walker, Renee
Piner, Kim Wright, Freddie Bullock, Tandy Bailey,
and Nancy Ruppert.
Everybody wants it.
Look out behind.
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Basketball or ballet?
If that referee doesn't quit!
Keep your eye on that ball.
Sports/41

That's style, Mr. Sharp. Winner of the men's division of intermediate tennis
is Lamar Sharp. Dan Ellis was first in advanced and Bill Rowan first in beginning.
In the women's division, Susie Daly took advanced singles and
Susan Coleman beginning.
Dan Ellis in Intramural Tennis.
Renee Piner, first in Women's Badminton.
More Intramurals
Ronnie Rednour, first in Men's Badminton.
Sports/43

44/Sports
Volleyballs galore. I don't think it's coming down. Fred learns a new dance, the volleyball shuffle.
Fast paced action.
Three, two, one ... blast off!
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Ralph gets ready to " bump pass." Ronnie flies through the air.
Joe goes up for the block. Will he get it?
Everybody's ready. Peter Kehde gets tough.
Sports/45

Varsity Golf
46/Sports
That certain little twist.
Randy concentrates.
Kneeling, Steve Leland, Donnie Welsh. Standing, Harry Ericson, Clay Fuestel, Randy Morrison. Not
pictured, Bob Shafar.
Harry observes Clay's technique.

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David gets it with a low backhand.
Kneeling: Mary McLean, Cynthia Ayris, David Griggs, Dan Ellis. Standing: Karen Jones, Sharon Detmer, Elbon Kilpatrick,
Eric Madsen, Don Fuchs, Mary Jane Purser, coach. Not pictured is Susie Daly.
Varsity Tennis
Dan tiptoes to the net.
Sports/47

48/Sports
What have we done now? Kevin exhibits true style.
Pam waits patiently.
Joe Alexander curls.

Milsap jumps a little higher.
Rush hour on the L-S football field.
This is a hold-up. . .. and this is a football.
Sports/49

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Organizations

The Angler
The Angler is L-SCC's student
newspaper, which is published bimonthly
with campus news and
events. Reporters are from the Writing
for the Mass Media class.
52/0rganizations
Term II Editor
Rhetta Plotner
Term I Editor
Terri Bruestle
Photographer
Bob Blake
Term I staff: Front: Bruce Weaver, Debbie Manes, Beth Bechard, Kathy Ryan. Back: Carolyn Clark, Jon
Hammond, Jennis Slaughter, Rose Jones, Rhetta Plotner, Gabrielle McClain, Lisa Foisy, Beth Blake,
Kent Tombow.
Term.II Staff: Sherry Bonner, Robin Friedrich, Dana Toole, Renee Nicely, Carol Zellman.
Term II Associate Editor
Debbie Manes
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Photographer
Paul Hofmeister
Advertising Manager
Barbara Swanson

In concert.
Performance in Fine Arts Center.
L-SCC Chorus
Dale Morehouse, chorus director.
Organizations/53

Campus
Ministry
Sponsored by Peter Kehde and Dr.
Robert Wall, Campus Ministry
serves, witnesses and shares the word
of God. President is Lynn Arrington;
secretary, Christine King; and treasurer,
David Dodson.
Front: Cynthia Ayris, Beverly McCullough, Sharon Pack, Lynn Arrington,
Kathryn Sheppard, Leesa Salyer, Lisa Stevens. Back: Elbon
54/0rganizations
Meeting in the Biology Lab.
Kilpatrick, Jody O'Dell, Randy Morrison, Peter Kehde, sponsor; Vicki
Rodgers, Mary Harrell, Michelle Perkins.

Terri Hendrick, Circle K representative in Miss
L-SCC Pageant, was named Miss L-SCC 1978-
79.
Sitting: Bruce Bryson, Beth Bechard, Marva Batt, Terri Hendrick, Greg
Hollingsworth. Standing: Ervin Gatlin, sponsor; Tammy Lanier,
Greg Hollingsworth
President
Circle K
Sponsored by Jennifer Titen and
the Kiwanis Club of Leesburg, with
Ervin Gatlin, committee chairman,
Circle K provides service on campus
and in the community and attempts
to develop leadership potential of its
members.
President is Greg Hollingsworth;
vice president, Marva Batt; secretary,
Terri Hendrick; treasurer, Beth
Bechard; and public relations chairman,
Bruce Bryson.
Rhonda Bates, Terri Emerson, Lea Asbell, Barbara Burke, Sharon Detmer,
Jennifer Titen, sponsor.
Organizations/55

Staff: Rita McDaniel, Debbie Manes, jennifer Fairchild, editor; Beth Bechard, business manager;
Kathy Perry.
Paul Hofmeister, photographer. Advisor, jean Sneed looks forward to another
deadline.
Naiad Staff
Picture sales, literary contest, and
meeting deadlines are part of being
on the Naiad staff. All of these things
are a part of producing the Naiad.
Jean Sneed advises the Naiad Staff.
Bob Blake, photographer.
Cover and division pages are by Thomas Ingraham.
Organizations/57

Phi Theta
Kappa
Sponsored by Vera Dandridge and
Janet King, Phi Theta Kappa recognizes
and encourages scholarship
and provides an intellectual climate
for exchanging ideas, fellowship and
stimulating interest in continuous
excellence. President is Clay Feustel;
vice president, Thomas Bowers; secretary,
Shirley Nelson; treasurer,
Teresa Shepherd, and historian,
Pamela Rutschow.
Vera Dandridge, sponsor; Dana Toole, Cindy joy, Term I initiates;
Janet King , sponsor.
58/0rganizations
Phi Theta Kappa bake sale.
Kneeling: Tim Gilligan, Clay Feustel, Tom Bowers, Bruce Farner, Mark Hawkins, Greg )ones.
Standing: Vera Dandridge, sponsor, Sylvie Peltier, Marilyn Molnar, Kate Judkins, Lorna Mann,
Robin Friedrich, Cynthia Ayris, Drue Dandridge, Teresa Shepherd, Carol Wall, Terri Bruestle, Karen
Jones, Pam Rutschow, Shirley Nelson.
PTK Officers: Shirley Nelson, secretary; Pam Rutschow, historian; Teresa
Shepherd, treasurer; Clay Feustel, president; Tom Bowers, vice president; and
Vera Dandridge, sponsor.

Sitting: Carolyn Peeples, Michelle Wrobel , Velma Smith, Nelda Brown, Jeanette Perry. Standing:
Byron Kelley, sponsor; Mahalia Staten, Roger Payton, Vicki Warren, Fred Sanders, Penny Newbern,
Beverl y Connelly.
Phuture Business Leaders?
Phi Beta
Lambda
Sponsored by Byron Kelley, Phi
Beta Lambda organizes future business
leaders and promotes meaningful
educational and social relationships.
President is Michelle Wrobel;
vice president, Carolyn Peeples; secretary,
Penny Newbern; treasurer,
Fred Sanders; historian, Roger Payton,
and parliamentarian, Mahalia
Staten.
PBL refreshment stand at Danish Gym Team
presentation.
Organizations/59

Student
Government
Association
Sponsored by James Grisgby,
Mary Ruth Taylor and Jerry Smith,
SGA serves as mediator between
student body and faculty and airs
student complaints. The association
also promotes and sponsors student
activities. President is Karen Jones;
first vice president, Sherry Bonner;
second vice president, Cynthia
Ayris; and secretary, Debbie Manes.
SGA Senate: Kneeling: Robin Winn, Marva Batt, Barbara Burke. Sitting:
Kathryn Sheppard, Terri Emerson. Standing: Debbie Manes, Ronnie Rednour,
Dianna Byars, Carol Wall, Cynthia Ayris, Beth Bechard, Karen Jones,
60/0rganizations
Officers: Sherry Bonner, first vice president; Debbie Manes, secretary; Karen Jones, president;
Cynthia Ayris, second vice president.
Sandra Rutig, Sherry Bonner, Louis Hatcher, Mary Ruth Taylor, advisor;
Merry Caldwell, Debbie Manning.

Sophomore Senators.
Mrs. Taylor gets ready for the mob. Freshman Senators.
SGA Faculty Coffee.
Organizations/51

Young
Democrats
Sponsored by Jerry Smith, Young
Democrats provide opportunities for
political expression, recognition, and
Democrati c party activities. The club
encourages political involvement
and gives aid to Democrati c committees.
President is Sandy Stokes; first
vice president, David Bethea; second
vice president, Karen Jones; secretary,
Rhetta Plotner; and treasurer,
Sherry Bonner.
54/0rganizations
Yo ung Democrats sponsor "Meet the Ca ndidates."
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Sylvester, Sandy and Tweety represent L-SCC
in the governor's inaugural parade.
Yo ung Democrats meet with Mixon during gubernatorial campaign.
YO Officers: Karen jones, second vice president; Rhetta Plotner, secretary;
Sherry Bonner, treasurer. Standing: Sandy Stokes, president; jerry Smith,
sponsor.

Jazz-Lab Band performs on College Union patio.
Don McLaurin and the Symphonic Band.
Bob Blake at the controls. Before the performance.
L-SCC Bands
Practice makes perfect.
Don McLaurin, band director.
Organizations/55

Establishment

Dr. Williams,
President
58/Establishment
President Paul P. Williams crowns Sherry Bonner Christmas Ball Queen.
President Williams welcomes freshmen at fall orientation. "So pleased to meet you!"\

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Dean Allen addresses the orientation audience.
Dr. Dixie jean Allen,
Dean of Student Services
H. W. Asbell,
Dean of Admissions
Deans
Dean Bungert speaks of a personal experience.
Dr. William Bungert,
Dean of the College
john Graham,
Dean of Administrative
Services
Establishmentl69

Humanities
70/Humanities
Gary Garman
English, Spanish
Uncle Jimmie arouses interest during an SGA election.
LaVera Yarish
Humanities Division
Chairman
Abby Spero, English
James Rennie, English
Lynn Fritch
English, Speech
Gary Garman, " What did I do?"
Janet King , Art
Glenn Ricci
Commercial Art

David Payne
English, Theatre
John Rata
English, Photography
Thomas Cuppett
English, Reading
Jeanne Kelton, Art
Ervin Gatlin, Music
Jennifer Titen
English, French
David Payne - surrounded by the books of his trade.
Don McLaurin
Instrumental Music
Humanities/71

Business
Physical Education
Technical Education
james Grisby concentrates during a tennis team-faculty match.
Mary Caponi, Business
Delbert Hollingsworth
Athletic Director
72/Business, Technical Education, Physical Education
Debra Dabney
Physical Education
Byron Kelley, Business
Dr. Joseph Rhile, Division Chairman.
Richard Geissler
Technical Education
Jacob Kertz
Technical Education
James Grigsby, Business
Opal Strong, Business

Robert Wall
Division Chairman
Pete Wilson, Mathematics
Edmund Cameron, Science Vera Dandridge, Biology
Sharon Arthur
Mathematics
A. P. Bonner, Jr.
Math, Physics
Peter Kehde, Biology
Lamar Sharp, Mathematics
Janet Sharp and Pete Wilson stroll to class.
Left: Peter Kehde pulls a snake out of the coffee.
Math
Science
Math, Science/73

Social
Science
74/Social Science
Walter Bryde
Social Science Chairman
Dr. Clayton Bishop
Psychology
Edward james
Social Science
jared Graber
Social Science
jared Graber oblivious to the growth on his hip.
David Krause
Social Science
john Neal
Social Science
Dr. Harold Alford
Sociology
jeffrey Morris, Criminal
justice Coordinator

Walter Allan
Coop Education
Horace Jones
EA-EO, T!tle IX
Delbert Copeland
Learning Resources
Lester Ruth
Planning and Research
Delbert Copeland beside one of the many library exhibits.
Right: Walter Allan puts two together.
Raymond Cox
Data Processing
Evelyn Sebree
Financial Aid
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Robert Furnas
Finance
Jean Sneed
Information Services
Directors
Mary Ruth Taylor
Student Activities

76/Staff
Douglas Trabert
Media Specialist
Jerry Smith, Counselor
Jane Kohn
Computer Operator
Support
Personnel,
Staff
Helen Sergeson
Librarian
Barbara Brown'
Job Development Specialist
Suzanne Shaffer
Library Secretary
Dr. Carl Pepperman, Career Development Specialist
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Jean Gatlin, Secretary to Dean of Admissions

Betty Lou Furnas
Secretary to President
Joe Collins, Accounting
Staff
Janet Cleland
Physical Education Aide
Joyce Hutcheson, Secretary to Dean of
Admin. Services
Harriet Asbeck
Library Secretary
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Marjorie Gates , Secretary
to Dean of College
Marguerite Phillips, Bookstore Manager

Staff
Doris Walter
Student Records
Evelyn Crabb, Secretary, Cooperative Education
Gloria Walker
Veterans Affairs
Neva Tallman
Faculty Secretary
Greg Cumbaa
Theater Manager
Ray Lowery
Media Technician
Melvina Robinson
Secretary to Dean Allen
Debbie Brooks
Bookstore Secretary
Cathy Smith, Secretary Continuing Education

Mary Burton, Payroll
Billie Carlson, Secretary
Student Activities
Media Center
Bessie Haynes
Xerox Operator
Reba Moore, Receptionist
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Teresa Anderson, Secretary, Information Services, Planning and
Research
Dolores Dodson
Counseling Center Secretary
Christyne Hamilton
Bookkeeper
Lou Ann Figgins
Financial Aid Secretary
Staff
Sandra Durham, Secretary
Staff/79

Security, Custodians,
Groundskeepers Louis Burg, Security Houtz, Security
80/Staff
Maintenance Staff, Front row: Andrew Austin, Tony Bui, Ed Moyer, director. Back row: Floyd Perry, Daniel Kelly, Leroy Adams, Fred Mosley, Harold
Lane.

J
Candids
Del Hollingsworth lets the scoreboard tell the story. Gary Garman gives his all.
Candids/81

82/Candids

Candids/83

Population

Sophomores
86/Sophomores
Nicie Allen
Umatilla
Ellen Amelung
Eustis
Sylvia Amsberg
Eustis
Ellen Anderson
Okahumpka
Cathy Atkinson
Leesburg
Cynthia Ayris
Leesburg
Terri Bailey
Wildwood
Patrick Bainter
Eustis
Lawrence Barnes
Davenport
Kim Barnett
Leesburg
Eric Easley
Eustis
janice Battle
Eustis
Nancy Beck
Latachalta
Philip Beebe
Clermont
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Robert Davis and Richard Warner tune up.
Sophomores
Michael Bellamy
Center Hill
Sharon Benson
Sumterville
Kevin Benton
Eustis
David Bethea
Leesburg
Barbara Bishop
Eustis
Brett Blair
Mt. Dora
Bob Blake
Leesburg
Debra Blake
Leesburg
Thomas Bowers
Eustis
Danny Boyett
Wildwood
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88/Sophomores
Clint Braswell
Leesburg
Michael Brown
Tavares
Willie Brown
Leesburg
Marcia Brucker
Eustis
Terri Bruestle
Umatilla
Freddie Bullock
Bushnell
William Byrnes
Tavares
Merry Caldwell
Clermont
John Rhile and Edison Taylor synchronize.

Jim Calvin
Eustis
Cheryl Cannon
Wildwood
Judy Carroll
Tavares
Debra Carter
Eustis
Michael Cates
Tavares
Michael Chapman
Okahumpka
jerome Chaput
Howey-in-the-Hills
Paul Chatman
Leesburg
Glenis Chenoweth
Lake Panasoffkee
Leonard Clements
Leesburg
Susan Coleman
Coleman
Sophomores/89

90/Sophomores
Perry Collins
Lady Lake
Nancy Collop
Center Hill
Jimmie Cook
Leesburg
James Cook
Clermont
Charles Cooper
Yalaha
Sue Anne Coppler
Mount Dora
William Crispe
Tavares
Marsha Dansby
Umatilla
Robert Davis
Eustis
Nancy Davison
Leesburg
David Dodson
Altoona
Kathy Egg!
Mount Dora
David Payne looking back.
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Penny Enicks
Leesburg
Jenny Fairchild
Groveland
Bruce Farner
Tavares
Sharon Feehan
Mount Dora
Clay Feustel
Leesburg
Lisa Foisy
Umatilla
Linda Ford
Webster
Kimber Foster
Mount Dora
Robin Friedrich
Leesburg
Charles Fussell
Umatilla
John Gatch
Wildwood
Theresa Gentile
Wildwood
Diana George
Bushnell
Tim Gilligan
Leesburg
Sophomores/91

92/Sophomores
Frank Gomes
Bushnell
Carrie Gordon
Wildwood
Joanne Gretzler
Mount Dora
Keith Halbert
Umatilla
Landon Hall
Umatill a
Terri Hardin
Eustis
Julie Hardison
Lady Lake
Margaret Harrison
Wildwood
Karen Hart
Webster
Martha Hartman
Eustis
Mark Hawkins
Leesburg
Sharon Hawkins
Leesburg
Pamilla Heron
Leesburg
Margaret Hill
· Tavares
Debbie Holland
Eustis
Scott Hood
Fruitland Park
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Richa rd Huchingson
Leesburg
Edna Hudson
Leesburg
Bruce Hu ghes
Mount Dora
Tom In graham
Leesburg .
jeff jackson
Clermont
john Jarrett
Altoona
Walter johnson
Umatilla
Carl jones
Leesburg
Greg jones
Leesburg
james jones
Sorrento
Karen jones
Leesburg
Suzanne jones
Lady Lake
Carey judy
Clermont
joAnn Keen
Leesburg
Sophomores/93

94/Sophomores
Tammie Kimes
Center Hill
Debra Kofahl
Leesburg
Gary Krogh
Eustis
Tammy Kueffer
Eustis
Donna Kyle
Sorrento
Richard Labud
Sorrento
John LaMond
Eustis
Lynda Lamoreaux
Eustis

Rhonda Bates and Sherry Bonner on library steps.
Duane Lanier
Tavares
Patti Lee
Webster
Marty Leggett
Leesburg
Chester Leininger
Groveland
Steven Leland
Eustis
Dale Likley
Leesburg
Sheryl Loesch
Eustis
Raymond Logsdon
Lady Lake
Mark Long
Leesburg
Emily Longley
Eustis
Rose Lowery
Leesburg
Curtis Lueallen
Leesburg
Sophomores/95

96/Sophomores
juleigh Mahoney
Leesburg
Debbie Manes
Leesburg
Lorna Mann
Umati lla
Debbie Manning
Clermont
Donna Manning
Leesburg
Martha Martin
Leesburg
Robert Martin
Astor
Melanie McClure
Fruitland Park
Mary McLean
Clermont
Austin Merritt
Center Hill
janet Merritt
Coleman

Harry Ericson in chem lab.
james Miller
Leesburg
Eunice Mills
Webster
Marie Mills
Tavares
john Milsap
Mount Dora
Lisa Milton
Wildwood
Marilyn Molnar
Mount Dora
Susan Moody
Leesburg
Scott Moore
Eustis
Cecil Murphy
Webster
Audrey Myers
Leesburg
Kirk Neely
Eustis
Sophomores/97

98/Sophomores
Shirley Nelson
Bushnell
Eddie Newman
Tavares
Cindy Parks
Fruitland Park
Carolyn Peeples
Fruitland Park
Sylvie Peltier
Mount Dora
Jeanette Perry
Leesburg
Sandra Persons
St. Augustine
Roger Peterson
Groveland
Marie Pfahler
Leesburg
Jane Porter
Wildwood
Rickey Pyle
Altoona
Shari Quarterman
Bushnell
Richard Recas
Leesburg
Jack Redding
Leesburg
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Ronald Rednour
Leesburg
Robert Rivenbark
Leesburg
Debbie Roach
Eustis
Wanda Roberts
Webster
Brenda Rodgers
Zellwood
Kenneth Roop
Wildwood
Mitchell Roop
Wildwood
Nancy Ruppert
Inverness
Pam Rutschow
Yalaha
Kathy Ryan
Leesburg
Emmett Sapp
Leesburg
Janice Saunders
Umatilla
Nancy Schwalb
Mount Dora
James Scott
Howey-in-the-Hills
Sophomores/99

1 00/Sophomores
John Seaquist
Dona Vista
Michael Semmler
Eustis
Tim Sennett
Leesburg
Teresa Shepherd
Leesburg
Kathryn Sheppard
Paisley
Garnette Shurley
Leesburg
Tony Simon
Umatilla
Scot Skilbred
Leesburg
Tammy Slater
Eustis
Linda Smith
Bushnell
Velma Smith
Okahumpka
Victor Smith
Okahumpka
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Teresa Sorrell
Leesburg
Jim Spears
Eustis
Dianne Spencer
Mascotte
Mike Spradlin
Fruitland Park
Deborah Stahl
Leesburg
Mahalia Staten
Clermont
Kevin Stroh
Wildwood
Bobby Sullivan
Leesburg
Barbara Swanson
Clermont
Cindy Taber
Mount Dora
Thumas Taber
Mount Dora
John Thompson
Tavares
Sandra Thompson
Leesburg
Amy Thornton
Wildwood
Roderick Tietjen
Leesburg
Douglas Timmerman
Tavares
Sophomores/! 01

1 02/Sophomores
Dana Toole
Groveland
Tom Tremblay
Lady Lake
Enrique Treves
Eustis
Jacqueline Trube
Leesburg
Joseph Tschida
Umatilla
Lawrence Tschida
Umatilla
Elsa Turner
Wildwood
Susan Unruh
Eustis
Jesse Vance
Wildwood
Lori Piermatteo Veith
Leesburg
Nina Waite
Mount Dora

Cathy Walker
Tavares
Lisa Walker
Eustis
Carol Wall
Leesburg
Keith Ward
Leesburg
Beth Washburn
Leesburg
Jamie Watson
Howey- in-the-Hills
Myra West
Bushnell
judy Willis
Ferndale
Margaret Wilson
Bushnell
Alice Woods
Wildwood
Carol Zellman
Umatilla
Sophomores/103

104/Freshmen
Freshmen
Jaunda Adams
Leesburg
Ray Adams
Leesburg
Kellie Adkins
Eustis
Besa Agduyeng
Sorrento
Ronald Alvarez
Wildwood
Dale Anderson
Lady Lake
Kevin Anderson
Eustis
Terri Anderson
Umatilla
William Anderson
Mount Dora
Lynn Arrington
Tavares
Lea Asbell
Leesburg

Freshmen
john Atkinson
Mount Dora
Lucinda Ault
Leesburg
Michael Bailey
Leesburg
Tandy Bailey
Eustis
Kathy Baker
Wildwood
Kalina Baker
Leesburg
Marva Batt
Leesburg
Raymond Beaumont
Wildwood
Beth Bechard
Leesburg
Judith Bechtel
Leesburg
Carolyn Bedgood
Webster
Freshmen/105

106/Freshmen
Pamela Beeler
Wildwood
Sandra Bennett
Eustis
Derry! Benton
Eustis
john Bethea
Leesburg
Theodora Binger
Leesburg
Mary Bishop
Leesburg
Richard Bishop
Eustis
Mae Blankenship
Bushnell
Barbara Blocker
Eustis
Tim Bohr
Howey-in-the-Hills
Tom Bohr
Howey- in-the-Hills
Michael Bo llenberg
Leesburg
Richard Bostick
Wildwood
joyce Boutwell
Leesburg
Beth Bechard collects tickets for Danish gym team.

Sharon Boyatt
Bushnell
Alan Branch
Webster
Jim Bridgewater, Jr.
Tavares
Steven Briggs
Tavares
Thearean Brockington
Leesburg
Charles Brown
Zellwood
Craig Brown
Leesburg
James Brown
Oklawaha
Joette Brown
Clermont
Julie Brown
Fruitland Park
Kathleen Brown
Leesburg
Nelda Brown
Oxford
Willie Brown
Leesburg
William Bryant
Astatula
Freshmen/107

108/Freshmen
Cecil Burgess
Tavares
Barbara Burke
Leesburg
Jackie Burke
Bushnell
Caroline Burnsed
Leesburg
Lisa Capps
Mount Dora
David Carroll
Eustis
Mark Casburn
Tavares
Vicky Cason
· Groveland

Oscar Chenoweth
Bushnell
Doug Clark
Eustis
Vern Clark
Leesburg
james Cobb, Jr.
Leesburg
Michael Coffman
Eustis
Rowan Coleman
Leesburg
Delana Collins
Wildwood
Linda Collins
Leesburg
Philip Colson
Leesburg
jeff Comer
Tangerine
Nate Conkling
Umatilla
Cindy Connell
Leesburg
Beverly Connelly
Okahumpka
Genene Cottle
Leesburg
Freshmen/109

110/Freshmen
Mary Lou Cox
Umatilla
Gregory Craine
Webster
Barbara Craven
Clermont
Dale Crenshaw
Wildwood
Kelly Cummins
Leesburg
Cindy Cuppett
Eustis
Bruce Curry
Webster
June Curry
Leesburg
Tom D'Aiuto
Wildwood
Susie Daly
Leesburg
joe Darling
Clermont

Why we are here.
Diane Darr
Leesburg
Cyndi Davis
Tavares
)o Davis
Leesburg
Orma Davis
Clermont
Samuel Davis
Co leman
jack Dayton
Leesburg
Max ine Dean
Eustis
Rupert Deleveaux
Tavares
Freshmen/111

112/Freshmen
Robert Denworth
Fort Myers
Steve Dickens
Mount Dora
Arlene Dixon
Leesburg
Sandra Drazinic
Eustis
Mary Duncan
Bushnell
Vivian Dunham
Leesburg
Pam Durham
Eustis
Venita Durias
Mount Dora
Barry Eaton
Clermont
Harrie Edwards
Leesburg
Terri Ekberg
Tavares
Tim Ellingwood
Apopka

Dan Ellis
Mount Dora
Charles Ellrodt
Clermont
Beverly Enloe
Leesburg
Harry Ericson
Umatilla
Charity Estell
Bushnell
Steven Fairchild
Groveland
Guy Farfaglia
Bushnell
Billy Farner
Leesburg
Ruth Faulkner
Fruitland Park
Mark Field
Leesburg
Leigh Finney
Leesburg
Terri Flanagan
Leesburg
Joseph Folsom
Eustis
Ruthern Ford
Eustis
Freshmen/113

114/Freshmen
Elizabeth Fretwell
Leesburg
Terry Fricks
Summerfield
Donald Fuchs
Wildwood
) effrey Gandee
Tavares
Lynette Gaskins
Wildwood
Monty Gatch
Eustis
Roger Payton
Leesburg
Laura Geissler
Tavares
Michelle Getford
Grand Island
T.helma Gomes
Bushnell
jeff Graham
Wildwood
Peggy Graham
Wildwood

Virginia Gray
Leesburg
john Green
Leesburg
Tommy Green
Wildwood
Paul Greubel
Leesburg
David Griggs
Mount Dora
William Grimes
Eustis
Blake Griswold
Eustis
Angela Gudal
Leesburg
janice Hall
Leesburg
jon Hammonds
Clermont
Geneva Harris
Leesburg
Louis Hatcher
Oxford
Rhea Hatcher
Eustis
Brian Hawthorne
Sorrento
Karen Heim
Leesburg
William Heinmiller
Leesburg
Freshmenl115

116/Freshmen
Steve Henderson
Clermont
Terri Hendrick
Umatilla
Joe Hewitt
Bushnell
Ray Hey
Tavares
Russ Hietpas
Leesburg
Johnny Hill
Eustis
Paul Hofmeister
Umatilla
William Hogan
Umatilla
Lorrie Hohman
Eustis
Jeffrey Holman
Leesburg
Michele Hopperton
Howey-in-the-Hills
Denise Hosmer
Mount Dora
Campus view toward Liberal Arts Building.

Anne Howa rd
Umatilla
Dawn Howard
Umatilla
Pamela Howell
Leesburg
Jeff Hughes
Mount Dora
Sheri Humphrey
Leesburg
Penny Houstoun
Mount Dora
Charles Ihde
Summerfield
Neresa Jackson
Wi ldwood
Brooks James
Leesburg
Sheryl Jennings
Leesburg
Bobby Johnson
Eustis
Freshmen/117

118/Freshmen
jody johnson
Sorrento
Sharon johnson
Webster
Patricia jordan
Sorrento
Cynthia joy
Zellwood
Karen Kelly
Leesburg
Elbon Kilpatrick
Leesburg
Edward Kirkland
Leesburg
Robert Knott
Fruitland Park
Leroy Lane
Tavares
Tammi Lanier
Tavares
Charlotte LaPrade
Mount Dora
Wendy Larson
Leesburg
Bill Leheup
Eustis
William Lehrer
Groveland
janet Levandoski
Leesburg
Roxana Locken
Groveland

Jerry Smith assists student at add-drop.
Merry Locke
Wildwood
Bridgette Lowe
Mount Dora
Curtis Lucas
Astor
Erik Madsen
Mount Dora
Jeffrey Magid
Leesburg
Karen Magnuson
· Leesburg
Gary Martino
Inverness
Norma Matthews
Bushnell
Julie Mattick
Leesburg
Adrianna Mattiucci
Fruitland Park
Gabrielle McClain
Lady Lake
Beth McCormic
Wildwood
Rita McDaniel
Mascotte
Ray Mcintyre
Eustis
Freshmen/119

120/Freshmen
Lynnette McKellar
Wildwood
Terry McKinney
Leesburg
Melinda McPherson
Wildwood
Julie Meckstroth
Mount Dora
Mary Meier
Oxford
Theresa Merritt
Wildwood
La)un Milsap
Mount Dora
Alice Milton
Grand Island
Adrian Mobley
Lake Panasoffkee
Elnetrice Mobley
Lake Panasoffkee
Sharon Montgomery
Eustis
Dennis Moore
Eustis
Mr. Garman and student.

Annett e Morgan
Mount Dora
Clift on Mo rrell
Grovela nd
Lu cille Morrell
Leesburg
Randall Morrison
Groveland
Gregory Mosteller
Mount Dora
Fredrick Mularsky
Leesburg
Steven Mullen
Apopka
Renee Mullins
Leesburg
Kelly Murphy
Leesburg
Luana Murphy
Wildwood
Joseph Muscara
Mount Dora
John Myslik
Mount Dora
Jill Neimeyier
Eustis
Jeffrey Newton
Leesburg
Freshmen/121

122/Freshmen
Renee Nicely
Umatilla
Tamara Nies
Tavares
Elaine Noles
Lake Panasoffkee
Pam Northcott
Leesburg
jody O'Dell
Wildwood
Donald Oliver
· Eustis
Renee Ollis
Eustis
Gary Outland
Groveland
Todd Parker
Eustis
Douglas Passen
Mount Dora
Glenda Patterson
Wildwood

Victor Patterson
Wildwood
janet Pederson
Groveland
Michelle Perkins
Tavares
Debbie Pettitt
Eustis
jason Philips
Leesburg
Rodney Phillips
Mount Dora
Tammy Phillips
Mount Dora
Douglas Pickett
Wildwood
Alice Pike
Mount Dora
Rhetta Plotner
Tavares
Ron Pluchel
Marion
joanna Poe
Umatilla
james Poore
Eustis
joseph Powell
Leesburg
Mike Powers
Umatilla
Marty Prevatt
Leesburg
Freshmen/123

124/Freshmen
Rod Price
Clermont
Susan Rager
Leesburg
Ted Ramsey
Center Hill
Dawn Rateau
Eustis
Martha Redding
Leesburg
Johnnie Reeves
Umatilla
Deborah Richardson
Bushnell
Scot Rick
Leesburg
Nancy Rixie
Eustis
James Roberts
Apopka
Jeffrey Roblyer
Mount Dora
Rhonda Radtke
Lady Lake
Vicky Rogers
Leesburg
Cynthia Rushing
Bushnell

"Mom, this is Buffy. Mr. Payne .
Sandra Rutig
Leesburg
Leesa Sa I yer
Leesburg
Fred Sanders
Bushnell
Connie Sands
Wildwood
Eric Sater
Mount Dora
julia Schlosser
Leesburg
Vickie Scofield
Panasoffkee
jeanne Scott
Leesburg
Nathan Seabury
Mount Dora
Twink Sebree
Umatilla
Freshmen/125

I hope we can get in.
Tammy Smith
Wildwood
Todd Smith
Umatilla
jeff Snavely
Umatilla
jeff Sneed
Leesburg
Karen Sparks
Wildwood
Nelda Stebbins
Mount Dora
Patricia Steele
Webster
Lisa Stephens
Bushnell
Patricia Stokes
Leesburg
Belinda Story
Groveland
Mark Summe
Tavares
Shelley Surber
Astor
Freshmen/127

128/Freshmen
Mark Sutherland
Leesburg
june Taber
Mount Dora
Russell Tatum
Sorrento
David Taylor
Leesburg
Edison Taylor, Jr.
Eustis
Pam Thibodeau
Leesburg
Debra Thompson
Leesburg
jason Thompson
Tavares

Ann Thornburg
Eustis
Russell Thurman
Paisley
Charlotte Tillery
Eustis
Martha Tillman
Wildwood
Maude Tillman
Bushnell
Kent Tombow
Eustis
Andrea Tremblay
Lady Lake
Leonard Twetan
Leesburg
Grady Varnum
Leesburg
Dan Wagler
Clermont
Karen Waits
Tavares
Freshmen/129

130/Freshmen
Fayrandus Waldon
Mount Dora
Barbara Warner
Tavares
Laura Warren
Eustis
Vickie Warren
Lady Lake
Dianne Warthen
Webster
Timothy Watson
Wildwood
john Westervelt
Umatill a
Sharon White
Groveland
Gayle Whitt
Leesburg
Barbara Wilcher
Leesburg
Deborah Williams
Altoona
Gil Williams
Leesburg
Mae Williams
Webster
Mike Williams
Eusti s
Theodis Williams, Jr.
Tavares
Tim Wilson
Bushnell

Studying before class.
Robin Winn
Leesburg
Sheree Wiseman
Eustis
Sheryl Wolfe
Leesburg
Anna Wood
Leesburg.
Robert Woodard
Bushnell
Lenda Woods
Wildwood
Sharon Wright
Leesburg
Rusty Young
Leesburg
Clay Zeller
Umatilla
Robert Zipperer
Lady Lake
Stephanie Zipperer
Altoona
Freshmen/131

Expressions

The Froggy Green Decision
I had been living in the apartment only a month, when
one morning while Johnny was there I decided to paint the
bathroom. Only I couldn't decide what color to paint it.
"What about green?" he said, looking critically at the
pale-yellowish walls. "A kind of nice, froggy green," he
muttered meditatively.
"Froggy green? Wouldn't that be a little too much green
in the apartment? I've already decorated the living room in
green."
"It's the only thing," he said, "that will go with those
blue tiles." He was shaving at the time, and he shook his
head, peered into the mirror, gave a final flick of his razor
and wiped off the foam.
"Maybe a lighter color would look better," I suggested.
"How about a light lavender?"
"Lavender! And I suppose you'll want little china poodles
on the dressing table too." He squinted into the mirror
again, rubbed away an imaginary speck and turned to me.
"A froggy green will be perfect," he concluded.
I took out the garbage and padded down the hall to the
mailboxes, making my usual predictions along the way.
"There probably won't be anything today," I warned myself.
"After all, there were two letters yesterday and one the
day before, so you can't really expect anything today."
Although, why I bothered with such preliminaries I
don't know, because I always feel disappointed if the box is
empty. Even before I opened the box I could tell there was
something. I opened the box and took out tw'o letters. I
recognized the handwriting at once; so quickly, so surely,
that I did not even have time to be surprised. No longer
something hoped for, waited for, dreamed about- but a
real, tangible fact in my hand. My hand was not even
trembling- as I thought it would be at a time like this. I
opened the door of my apartment. My purse was on the
television set, and I slipped the larger letter into it. I dropped
the other letter, half read, on the kitchen table and
turned on the radio.
"It is eight thirty and here are the headlines," came a
woman's cheery voice.
"Would you like some eggs or something?" I asked
Johnny. He was scanning yesterday's newspaper and eating
an avocado. He said no and continued to read the paper.
He got up and headed for the door, and I followed him.
"Have a nice day honey," he said. "And don't forget to
buy the paint for the bathroom."
By CINDI REDDING
First Place, Short Story
NAIAD Literary Contest
I went into the bathroom to wash my face and get
dressed. I came out and took the letter out of my purse. My
actions were slow and deliberate. There was no hurry. I had
waited a long time for this letter and another five minutes
would make no difference.
I poured myself a cup of tea, sipped it, then took the
letter and looked at it. My name was scrawled carelessly by
a hand that had, I remembered, a scar on one knuckle. The
paper inside was the same wrapping paper brown edged
with two black, thin lines. Most of my friends wrote to me
on ordinary typing paper, notebook paper, or plain white
air-mail stationery. It took me about ten seconds to read the
letter. When I had finished I put the letter down and let it sit
a moment, then I picked it up and read it again. When I
finished, I replaced the letter in my purse. I was planning to
take some pictures today, but I looked out the window and
saw that it was starting to rain. So, I decided to go out and
buy the paint for the bathroom.
After I returned to the apartment, I decided to surprise
Johnny and get started on the bathroom right away. It was
very relaxing to paint huge strokes of green onto the wall,
and I almost forgot about the letter.
At about six, Johnny came breezing in the door.
"Hey honey, where are you? Did you buy the paint for
the bathroom?"
He came into the bathroom. "It looks good," he said.
I had finished half a wall and was tired. I stopped
painting, sat on the floor, and looked up at Johnny.
"I'll do some now," he offered. "You must be tired. It's
going to look just great."
I didn't get my cam.era out at all the next day; instead, I
spent the day in the bathroom painting the walls green. I
decided to make my bathroom into a jungle. I would decorate
the bathroom to create the illusion of being outside, of
taking a bath in the middle of a forest. I would hang plants
from the ceiling and the walls. And maybe I would paint a
tree in the corner.
That afternoon found me perched on a pile of newspapers
on top of a chair painting a high corner. Two long pipes
stretched from ceiling to floor, and I dipped my brush into
the green paint and drew a long, trailing vine- first down
one, and then the other. On a wall I hadn't painted yet, I
started to draw huge rubber plants, palm trees, a tiger
stalking through yellow leaves, monkeys swinging from
branches and bright-plumed birds in trees.

When he saw it that night, Johnny smiled broadly and
kissed my forehead .
Each morning after he left, I would look in my purse to
see if perhaps that brown letter had vanished, had not
actually been real at all but an imagined letter. It was
always there.
On the appointed morning, I woke up feeling very
peculiar, and went to look at the calendar just to be sure I
wasn't a day ahead. No, it was today. The Holiday Hotel at 3
p.m. I had waited three years for this day, and had imagined
it countless times. I had always felt a little clumsy
with him, a little out-of-date. He, on the other hand, had
always been impeccably sophisticated, even as a student,
even when he had no money. I would show him this time
that I had changed; that I had acquired style. I ironed a skirt,
took out a tight-fitting, low-cut top, and a scarf that
matched. I would show him now that I was just as sophisticated
as he was. It was eleven; I still had time to finish the
bathroom and take my bath before going. I knew I had to get
the bathroom finished today or Johnny would be disappointed
when he came home.
The day before I had begun a scene of monkeys, an
orange tree, and a white flower with a huge stalk. I finished
the monkeys, and added a snake curled around a branch,
looking down on a small field mouse. I then started painting
flowers on the bathtub. There was only one more wall
left to paint, yet I kept on painting anything except that
wall.
I finally could find nothing else to paint and started on
my last wall. I began to worry that I wouldn't have time to

complete the wall, and I painted more rapidly. It was already
two o'clock and I still had paint on my fac;:e and hair.
At a quarter to three I knew it was no use. I wanted to go, but
I couldn't make myself quit painting and disappoint
Johnny. I simply had to finish the bathroom tonight, for he
would be coming home all excited to see it.
I was through at five. I removed the old newspapers
from the floor, cleaned the brushes, put away the paint,
mopped the floor, arranged the plants, hung the towels, put
out new soap and filled the tub. I was going to take a long,
hot, relaxing bath.
An Ode to a Mole
It was wonderful. I closed my eyes and leaned back. It
really was like taking a bath in a forest. Everything was
green and peaceful. I wondered if I should send a letter
explaining: But how could I explain that it was because I
had been painting a bathroom?
I was still in the tub when I heard the key turn in the
lock. "A forest nymph at her bath," he said, bending down
to kiss me.
"You see?" he said. "Froggy green is perfect."
"Yes," I said. "I did make the right decision."
I found you -, one hot September day -
Brown, soft fur, a pink snout, and pointy pads;
-A lifeless heap -on a grassy mound, you Jo,y­
A dull blot of red, showed tooth marks -
which terminated your earth stay
So I picked you up on some big leaves
And carried your small bier away.
Dark, underground tunnels were your only abode
-And you seldom saw the light of day!
But now, through some mysterious synthesis -
You became an invisible creature- a light ray!
By JANET HILBERT
Honorable Mention

By ANNETTE SMITH

The sun shines down on me
And I close my eyes from the darkness,
Opening them when I learn to see.
I don 't know the time of day ...
Whether I be close to the sea
Or far away .. .
so far away.
I remember the clouds
Billowing across the sky,
Hiding the sun, bringing tears to my eyes
As a thousand wings spread eurythmic harmony,
Tugging clouds to the end of the world ...
Carrying the warmth I once learned to feel.
Inside I am cold
Feeling the years upon me -
I am old,
so very old ...
So Far Away
By DANA BURMUDEZ
Second Place, Poetry
NAIAD Literary Contest
I heard thunders clash
While feeling gentle rains,
Never ceasing, always the same;
Creating rivulets running to nowhere,
Forbearing the joys of the world . ..
Holding the happiness I once learned to feel.
I am lonely
Reaching out to everywhere­
Hold me,
please hold me ...
I see the moon shining down on me
And I open my eyes from the darkness,
Closing them when I learn to see.
I don't know what the voices say
In my taunting dreams
So far away ...
oh, so far away.
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Our car passed noisily through the stone gates and up
the rocky drive. I dodged a rooster, some chickens and baby
chicks, all screaming wildy, as were the four children in
the tiny Ford. The rectory at Wyke Rissington was not
typical of houses I had seen in the Cotswolds. The grass
sneaked over its boundary onto the drive, the flower beds
were unattended with only a few flowers surviving the
weeds, and the shrubs and hedges grew wildly in all directions.
A faded sign at the edge of the drive had the following
inscription: The Rev. Thomas M. Palmer, Priest,
Church of England.
The imposing stone house was also neglected. A large
stairway landing window was open; it was set in the middle
of the house both horizontally and vertically. Framed in
the window was a large black dog, barking a warning, just
as a bell tolls danger. There was no need to knock at the
door; our presence had been announced.
The door was opened by an aproned lady; she seemed
small and aged, but not by years.
"Yes?" Her voice was cold and unwelcoming. I felt like
a trespasser, and wanted to flee.
My companion, Nanette, spoke softly and courteously,
introducing us, and explaining that we were living for a
while in Icomb, and hoped to see the Maze.
"You will have to pay, you know. Four pounds for
children under twelve and ten pounds for all others." She
talked loudly with a high tight voice. She glared at the
children; her eyes were full of suspicion. •
"Children must be accompanied by adults, and absolutely
no running!"
She must have repeated these rules many times, as her
voice and her countenance seemed bored, yet resigned to
the task.
"Could you tell us something about the Maze? Why was
it created?" I asked carefully and quietly. I never missed an
opportunity to attempt to dispel the ugly American image,
and the Maze keeper was a challenging subject.
Could I bave succeeded so readily! A slight softness
came into her eyes and her pinched face almost smiled.
"You are Americans!" she said, surprising herself with
such exuberance. "Few Americans ever come to Wyke
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The Maze
By SUE O'KELLEY
Second Place, Short Story
NAIAD Literary Contest
Rissington, however, an American Colonel from the Bar·
racks married Jane Pryce during the war and they stayed on
until about four years ago. I think they live near Boston,
now."
She introduced herself as Mrs. Palmer. She seemed
intrigued with us and wanted to collect information as if to
store it. She plied us with questions: Why had we come to
Gloucester? Whose house were we in? Where were we
from? How did we hear of the Maze? What did we do?
Intermittently she carefully revealed pieces of herself,
and her life. Her daughter, Elizabeth, was grown now and
married to an innkeeper in Burford. She recommended we
go for lunch, as the hotel had quite a nice dining room.
When I mentioned we were on holiday, she related a
story about a holiday she and her daughter had taken. I will
never forget the excitement in her voice, nor the pathos in
my heart as I listened. It was summer recess at her daugh·
ter's school. A holiday away was impossible as there was
no money for such a frivolity. However, she determined
that her daughter should have, somehow, a memory of this
time. Elizabeth and Mrs. Palmer had examined very care·
fully what they could do with two pounds. There were few
choices. They decided to spend a day in Bourton. A lovely
town, visited by both British and foreign tourists. It was,
however, only nine miles from Wyke Rissington. I im·
agined the excitement she and Elizabeth felt as they dres·
sed for the outing. Mrs. Palmer explained that once on the
bus, they agreed to pretend to be tourists traveling a great
distance to spend a day in Bourton. Mrs. Palmer had
packed a delectable, though economic, lunch: bread, but·
ter, cheese, pickles, even chutney and two slices of tomato.
Tea was to be accompanied by cress sandwiches and butter
biscuits. As she told of her day in Bourton she encouraged
us to visit each attraction she and Elizabeth had enjoyed.
She reported her adventure with such vivid detail, it could
have been yesterday. It was a warm happy memory for her,
and she seemed to wish we could have a similar experience
when we went to Bourton. Of course, we could never dup·
licate her adventure, and we both knew it.
We were silent, then. It seemed a sad moment.

The children were past being ready to see the Maze. We
deposited our coins in the box and, as we entered the Maze,
Mrs. Palmer again cautioned, "No running!" Her tight
voice was almost screeching, but without the edge we had
first noticed.
The Maze was disappointing to us adults. It was
scraggly, like a long haired dog with severe mange. Great
bare patches of wire lay exposed, vines hung into the path,
and hedges grew wildly. Huge trees towered above the
Maze allowing little light to penetrate its depths; it was
cold. The children, of course, ran excitedly to the first dead
end, as we adults followed blindly. We formed a huddle in
our effort to turn around. It was then that we noticed the
first sign: "It has been reported that the extravagant and the
foolhardy have lost their way, and wandered without
hope. " The children ran ahead, discovering another dead
end, and yet another sign: "It is saict'the path will not end
for the idle and the selfish." The oldest child was now in
the lead; I heard her reading another sign: "A black dog has
been known to appear on the path and show hostility to
those who run and fool about." She laughed, reminding us
of the dog in the window.
As we explored the Maze we were inundated with
weathered signs - threatening, controlling, warning
signs. They were unrelenting.
After many dead ends, retracing steps, reading signs,
much bumping and giggling, we emerged into the sunlight,
and confronted our last sign: "The faithful shall
emerge refreshed. Follow the path to salvation." It was
signed , "Bishop Priestly."
I did not see Mrs. Palmer again at the Maze, but I
thought of her often, picturing her daily routine, imagining
her Sundays, her relationship with her daughter, and her
husband . When I mentioned Mrs. Palmer to my friend,
Vanda, an omniscient resident oflcomb, she explained that
Reverend Palmer was a rather famous exorcist in the county,
and was often invited to distant places to exorcise evil
spirits. It seemed appropriate that Reverend Palmer's speciality
would be exorcism. I was certain now that Mrs.
Palmer believed in the message of the Maze, and lived
according to its dictates. Perhaps her husband and the large
black dog were her guardians along the path of life.
Late one afternoon, months after the Maze adventure, I
was waiting for the bus in Morton. I heard a high voice next
to me ask, "And, has your holiday been pleasant? Dreadful
weather!" Startled, I turned quickly and saw Mrs. Palmer,
her tight face smiling. We chatted briefly about the
weather, my experiences in Bourton, and her day in Morton.
She had just settled her husband's sister back in her
home after a long hospital stay. It had not been a good day
for her to come to Morton, but when the hospital called to
say Reverend Palmer's sister was being released at noon,
she knew she must gather some food and come to assist.
As we boarded the bus she spied an acquaintance and
took the empty aisle seat beside her. Planning to eavesdrop
on her, I chose a seat one row behind and to the right.
"Yes, I am feeling very tired," she was saying as the bus
door closed and we pulled onto the highway.
"And tonight I must attend a meeting my husband is
conducting in Stow. Reverend Palmer is very busy. He
could not come, today." Mrs. Palmer then explained in
detail her long day in Morton, and her sister-in-law's terminal
illness.
And what about Mrs. Palmer's terminal illness? I questioned
myself. Was her illness denial of a life for herself?
Would shed ie of doing for others? Did she arrest her illness
with the soothing benefits of escape, either on a holiday to
Bourton, or as she had done vicariously with us?
I silently hoped that she would sit with her daughter
over tea one afternoon and relate her story of meeting two
American women with four wild unkempt children, traveling
around the countryside, running and fooling about,
with no thoughts of a large black dog.
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Oak Tree
By NORMA MATTHEWS
Honorable Mention
1 once was a beautiful, huge oak tree
With branches that rose close to Heaven; and free,
To sway to and fro with the wind or a breeze,
A majestic sight for all to see.
My roots grew over a mass of the earth
So I prided myself because of my girth.
But one day a storm struck and lightning went
through me,
They sawed off my beauty, a stump made of me.
Many and many a year went by, I was covered with
weeds, debris and vines.
I grew wrinkled and dirty and not proud to be,
a useless and ugly monstrosity.
But one day this weight was lifted from me
Alas this old stump is a beauty to see
A bright, yellow container was set upon me, with
beautiful flowers and vines,
Trailing down through my wrinkles, on their
way to the earth.
Now!! I am washed by the rain and dried by
the sun
So give thanks to my Maker for the work He has done.
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The Fern
The free-Jiving fern lives peacefully
in your world Lord.
Like your spirit, it grows not in one
place, but spreads.
The evergreen can be found by a gentle
mountain stream,
Or perhaps may be seen covering an entire
Mountain side with its lush color.
The environment in which it buds may
ever be deserted farmland or among
the slums of a big city.
The fern always runs the risk of being
tramped upon,
Yet when that happens, it sprints back
to life, stronger than before.
Its many petals show you reaching out
and searching for life,
While the plant's determined roots
obtain a solid foundation.
The greenness of the fern shows the
life of your spirit in the world.
Lord, the fern, like your love,
springs eternal.
By CYNTHIA AYRIS
THE NA IAD is published by and for the students
of Lake-Sumter Community College. The opinions
expressed are those of the editor and staff, and in
no way reflect the attitude of the administration,
faculty, and staff of the coll ege.

By JAN A. SEIFERT
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Love- th e unexplained mystery
at times an unsolved case
Love- th e unavoidable hurt
suffered by many
Love -the phenomenal magic
that has charmed us sin ce
th e beginning of time
Love- the important necessity
so many of us can't Ji ve without
Love - th e deadly disease
that captures and destroys
the young and innocent heart
You can't see it, but it's there
You can't tou ch it
but it touches yo u.
Love - like a beautiful s unset
Love - like waves pounding the shore
and drown ing the beach
Love- the yearning dream
th at enveloped the mind,
body, and soul
Happiness, sadness, hurl, longing,
fu lfillment ; one big heartache
This is love.
Love - th e priceless treasure
sought after and hunted down
Love- the untold story
wi thout beginning or end
Love - the unexplored island that
reaches to the limitless skies
and sinks to depths unknown
Love -the untamed beast that
runs forever wild.
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By RENEE OLLIS
Streams and Dreams
By ROBERT DAVIS
Streams and dreams
and Queen Ann's lace,
dappled memories of
a long lost place;
Where I once played,
and I once roamed,
in the mountains and
valleys of my home;
But no longer do I
know those days,
the days of homespun
beauty and pleasure;
The days when life's
troubles were such
a small measure;
The days when sunrise
and sunset,
seemed to bleed
together;
Ah, and I'll always say
that someday I'll return,
but knowing h ow days
lead on to days,
I doubt that someday,
will ever come.

Mayfly
By DANA BERMUDEZ
Honorable Mention
I can feel birth in all things around me, and even within
myself I feel strange sensations of a new beginning. A new
life that is no longer an atrophy of past regressions. A new
life that is no longer apathetic to my surroundings.
I feel deep within me new things that have never been
before . . . sensations of wonderful beauty to come! As
ephemeral as I am, I can now reach out beyond time and
grasp what has never been.
Inside I grow with sensations of what I cannot understand,
of what I've never felt before. The emotions well up
inside me. I feel these things, and I love them as I have
never loved, and I cry from happiness that was once lost .. .
wondering what life will be this time.
A shape appears within me bringing nourishment from
the tears I shed upon my soul. I feel my heart beating,
pumping the quintessence of life through my being as love
courses through my veins for the one entity I exist for. My
pulse hums with the beat of a thousand drums as I live in
empathy with all there is. My very fibers ache as I reach to
become one within myself, groping for understanding beyond
me. My lungs breathe as an earthen bellows, feeling
the freshness of the air, tasting its sweetness as it flows
within, bringing more life for me to hold ...
Hold it I will! Tightly dearly, cherishing every moment
I feel great within me . . . remembering when I touched,
and was bruised in my tenderness.
I see through my eyes as through the eyes of an inquisitive
child seeing the wonders of heaven in a single day.
Seeing the stars cascade through the darkness; the glimmerings
of morning dew; the rising sun, a fiery ball of flame
at which I can only marvel. Watching it glow and pulse
through the blueness of the sky as life ebbs from me . ..
feeding it energy from my own meager stores.
I gaze out upon my small world and ponder its mysteries,
hoping to see its intrinsic life extend my own. But I
can only watch as I see the stars traipse across the heavens
and the sun dance. I see the moon waltz and rainbows
twinkle; the life giving rain and the wind ...
Oh! The marvelous wind- caressing my face in gentle
brushes, touching softly- to feel me quiver with exquisite
joy! Enfolding me, surrounding me. Spreading wings to
carry me afar. I soar upon the winds breathe above the
clouds, smelling her sweetness, knowing her gentle touch
comforting me in the shortness of life. The wind carries me
above the world and I willingly go , hoping for one more
day - always hoping.
In sadness I watch the sky change spectrum to reds and
golds as the sun recedes beyond horizons unknown. In
sadness, because I know that soon it will be time for my life
to end. In sadness, for I will be without the wind, without
her gentle touch holding me nearer to eternal life. No
longer will I feel her enfolding arms embrace me, or the
softness of her caress.
Pain! But there is no pain ... only an emptiness of life
where there should be fulfillment, a vast loneliness surrounding
what was once happiness. Empty, lonely .. . so
very alone.
I withdraw into myself with nowhere within me to go.
Yes , there is pain. An unfelt pain gripping my heart and
twisting my soul.
Scream! Screaming! I don't want it to end! It can't end
now! Oh, please stop me from crying, please-
"But there are no tears," whispers the wind.
"The tears are inside .. . spread my wings - carry me
with you!"
"I cannot," murmurs the wind.
"Please stop me from crying ... "
The tears fill the emptiness, washing life away from me
while my heart cries out in loneliness, but no one hears- I
am drowning in my own tears.
The wind continues on, forever whispering in the echoing
silence . . . breathing her womansong through the silent
trees. Gently, she reaches down to touch me, and her
tenderness brings joy as she bears my soul afar.
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Of the past
Intently seeming
As dreams that never were.
Forms memories of you and I
And thoughts about your leaving.
Remembrance stirs.
Within the depths
Of a heart standing still.
Love rests for awhile.
Silent as though
It's been fulfilled
Instead of denied.
As light as the wind
Of warm summer nights,
The laughter and love of youth.
But how deep is the wind?
Perhaps too light,
Unlike the essence of truth.
Which states that love is blind.
Blind even to itself.
Too late to say it could have been.
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By RENEE OLLIS
The Dawn
Misty is
the dawn and
her hair is spun
of golden thread;
She is clothed in
the dew of morning,
with many colored
ribbons in her hair;
As her fingers
touch the forest
and the meadow alike,
she brings what
all men long for;
And her beauty ....,.
lingers with the last
rays of the sun;
Misty is the dawn.
By ROBERT DAVIS

Miracle of Life
By MARY ANN LUCIK
Honorable Mention
Tiny hands and tiny feet
A body of perfection;
Put together, just for us,
A bundle of affection.
One soft cry, a little smile,
The first sound of your laughter;
Makes everything so perfect,
Who cares what may come after.
A tiny seed, you grew within,
A product of our love.
And now you're here for us to hold,
You're all we're thinking of.
Thank you God for giving us,
This tiny little blessing.
It's all we need to be complete
Now there is nothing missing.
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150/Expressions
By GRANT CARTER

My Castle
There on the silver sands of the ocean's edge
Was the most magnificent castle I have ever seen.
It was heavenly,
And yet its beauty was from the earth.
It was stoic,
And yet it revealed hidden frailities.
It was strong,
And yet it was vulnerable.
It was unblemished,
And yet I could see the scars . .
It was extremely intricate, "'""
And yet traces of simplicity could be felt.
A castle this unique I have never seen.
After years of searching the shores of the seas.
I had at last found my castle.
I thanked God for the sands,
From which its beauty was born.
I thanked God for the seas,
Which had brought me to its shore.
I thanked God for the happiness,
Which at last was mine.
No sooner had tears of joy cleared from my eyes,
When those once gentle waves turned vicious,
And came crashing down upon the shore.
Then with the blink of an eye, it was gone.
The waves had washed my castle away;
Completely Away.
By DALE BRADSHAW
Changes
We are swept up in th em
We are never ready for th em
We can never outgrow them
And we can seldom deal with them.
But they step into our lives
Jabbing us, as sharpened knives
One wears out his welcome, another moves in
Unexpectedly. Changes never end ...
By CAROLYN CLARK
Nature's Harmony
High reaching, spirit movement
The eagle knows no time
The gifted one, faultless movement
Soaring high above trouble laden waters
The eagle moves
Dream maker, perfect one
Living free
Sun in hand, life at grasp
Reaching forward to be all
The eagle moves
By KAREN JONES
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160/Closing
In putting a yearbook together, there are many
people who put forth the time and effort to help the
staff. I would like to thank the commercial art students
and Mr. Ricci for their help on the artwork and
cover. Other people I would like to recognize are Jean
Sneed for her guidance; Horace Jones for his assistance
with the photography; Marguerite Phillips for
the distribution of books and sales of picturee4. La Vera
Yarish for assistance with the Naiad Literary ·contest;
Teresa Anderson for assisting in proofreading and
typing and a special thanks to the staff and photographers
for their cooperation.
Thank you very much,
Jennifer Fairchild, Editor
By LINDA S. KING